Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX SDW+ License & Support, 7 Year
Secure your network infrastructure with a 7-year Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX SDW+ license and support, ensuring continuous protection and feature access for your business operations.
- Extended Coverage: 7-year term for uninterrupted software access and vendor support.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced security capabilities for the Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains up-to-date security policies and regulatory adherence.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to critical updates and technical assistance to prevent downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 7-year subscription license and support contract for the Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX platform, specifically enabling the SDW+ (Software Defined WAN) capabilities. It provides access to essential software features, ongoing updates, and technical support for the duration of the term.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize the Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX as a core component of their network security and WAN management strategy. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to maintain optimal performance, security posture, and compliance for their internal network operations.
- Platform Security: Enables advanced threat prevention and security policy enforcement.
- SDW+ Capabilities: Unlocks Software Defined WAN features for optimized network traffic routing and management.
- Continuous Updates: Provides access to software updates, patches, and security advisories.
- Technical Support: Entitles users to expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Subscription Term: A 7-year license term ensures long-term planning and predictable costs.
Ensure your network's security and performance with a long-term license and support plan tailored for SMB and mid-market operational needs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced threat prevention and security policies on their Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX. Streamline the enforcement of security protocols to protect sensitive business data and internal systems.
On-premises network deployments, multi-site organizations, businesses with dedicated IT security staff
Optimize Wide Area Network Performance
Streamline the management of network traffic across multiple locations using Software Defined WAN capabilities. Automate traffic routing decisions to ensure optimal performance for critical business applications.
Organizations with distributed offices, businesses relying on cloud-based applications, companies managing hybrid cloud environments
Ensure Continuous Compliance and Up-to-Date Security
Automate the process of receiving and applying security patches and software updates for the firewall. Maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring the security platform is always running the latest, most secure software version.
Businesses with strict regulatory requirements, organizations undergoing security audits, companies prioritizing data protection
Key Features
Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX Platform
Provides a foundation for robust network security and advanced threat defense.
SDW+ (Software Defined WAN) Licensing
Enables intelligent traffic management and optimization across your network.
7-Year Subscription Term
Offers long-term predictability in licensing costs and ensures continuous access to features.
Software Updates and Patches
Keeps your security posture current against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Cisco Technical Support
Provides access to expert assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and reliable network performance to protect sensitive customer data and maintain compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure network infrastructure and continuous access to security updates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex networks connecting operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring secure and optimized WAN connectivity to ensure production continuity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, demanding strong security measures and reliable network access to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX SDW+ license?
This is a subscription license that unlocks specific Software Defined WAN (SDW+) features for the Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX platform. It includes 7 years of access to these features and associated software updates.
What does the 7-year support cover?
The 7-year support provides access to Cisco's technical assistance center for troubleshooting and issue resolution, as well as entitlement to software updates and patches released during the support term.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for businesses, specifically SMB and mid-market companies, that use the Cisco Secure Firewall 8455 MX for their own network security and WAN management. It is not intended for resellers or other IT service providers.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.